• Bull Riding

    Reno Livestock Event Center Outdoor Arena 1350 N Wells Avenue, Reno, NV, United States

    Unlike the other rough stock contestants, bull riders are not required to spur. No wonder. It's usually impressive enough just to remain seated for eight seconds on an animal that may weigh more than a ton and is as quick as he is big. Upper body control and strong legs are essential to riding bulls.

  • Nightly Viewing Party

    Reno Livestock Events Center Indoor Arena 1350 North Wells Avenue, Reno, NV, United States

    Experience the Reno Rodeo like never before with new nightly viewing parties in the Reno Livestock Events Center Indoor Arena, happening June 18–27 from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Admission is included with the $10 grounds fee—there are no additional charges to enjoy the viewing parties. Grounds tickets can be purchased at the gates nightly.  Catch

  • Nightly Autograph Party

    Nightly Autograph Party

    Meet the champions up close! Each night after the Reno Rodeo performance, event winners head back into the arena to sign autographs and take photos with fans. Don’t miss your chance to meet the best in the West and take home a one-of-a-kind souvenir from “The Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West!” SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

  • Bareback

    Reno Livestock Event Center Outdoor Arena 1350 N Wells Avenue, Reno, NV, United States

    A bareback rider begins his ride with his feet placed above the break of the horse's shoulder: If the cowboy's feet are not in the correct position when the horse hits the ground on its first jump out of the chute, the cowboy has failed to "mark out" the horse properly and is disqualified. Throughout

  • Saddle Bronc

    Reno Livestock Event Center Outdoor Arena 1350 N Wells Avenue, Reno, NV, United States

    Model spurring action begins with the rider's feet far forward on the bronc's point of shoulder, sweeping to the back of the saddle, or "cantle," as the horse bucks. The rider then snaps his feet back to the horse's neck a split second before the animal's front feet hit the ground. Other factors considered in

  • Steer Wrestling

    Reno Livestock Event Center Outdoor Arena 1350 N Wells Avenue, Reno, NV, United States

    The steer wrestler on horseback starts behind a barrier and begins his chase after the steer has been given a head start. If the bulldogger leaves too soon and breaks the barrier, he receives a 10-second penalty. The steer wrestler is assisted by a hazer, another cowboy on horseback tasked with keeping the steer running